The Waltz is going well so far. For the first four weeks of the competition the men are competing against the men and the women are competing against the women. Each week two couples will go home: a male contestant and a female contestant. It's a little unnerving because it means more people go home each week, but I'm feeling confident. Eric is picking up the dance really well. I just don't want to get over confident - men tend to pick up the ballroom dances better than the Latin.

Eric and I seem to make a good pair. He is an athlete so he's used to training and doesn't mind when I push him to do better. He has amazing muscle memory and complete control over his body from years of training as a gymnast. And the competitive drive helps too!

We are going to rehearse this afternoon and then we're going to have dinner with Nat and JD. I thought it would be good for Eric to spend some time with other people in the competition.

Jennifer is coming back next week to sing at our first performance. We're trying to get as may people from last year to come back so that people have a reason to show up for the show. It helps to bring them in with someone they are invested in. Mona and I are bummed that Josh isn't around, but he'll be back soon enough and then we'll get him up on stage to attract all of his "groupies" from last year.

Well, gotta run. It's almost rehearsal time!